"This, surely, can only be good both in the immediate and long term," added Mr Glancey.

Last month, Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, Britain's largest DIY chain, released an optimistic update on its recent sales.

Figures revealed that sales at B&Q had risen by 0.7 per cent on a like-for-like basis - ahead of city forecasts predicting just a three per cent increase and reflecting UK consumers' strengthening interest in DIY and home improvement.

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